Civil Engineering Intern

About the role#

As a Civil Engineering Intern, you will work alongside experienced engineers to support the design and infrastructure needs of substation and transmission line projects. This role serves as a vital link in maintaining system reliability and capacity for residential, commercial, and industrial power demands in California. You will gain exposure to the larger Substation Engineering organization through hands-on technical work and collaboration with departments such as Maintenance, Construction, and Asset Strategy.

What you'll do#

• Promote safe practices in accordance with Corporate Safety policy to achieve the department goal of zero injuries and avoidable auto incidents.
• Support team members in Substation Civil Engineering by assisting in the design of steel structures, structure retrofits, reinforced concrete foundations, equipment anchorage, access roads, storm water mitigation, and grading layouts.
• Assist in confirming environmental compliance by updating Spill Prevention Containment and Countermeasure plans and spill containment system designs.
• Develop proficiency in specialized engineering programs including AutoCAD, SAP2000, Hilti Profis, and L-Pile.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality design products on budget and on time.

What you'll need#

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant field at an accredited university.
• Must be continuing education and returning to school following the completion of the internship.
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA or greater in both cumulative and major coursework.
• Possess an EIT or FE certification.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and support fellow team members.

Location & details#

• Location: Fresno, California.
• Term: Summer 2026.
• Work Modality: Hybrid, with 10% travel expected within the service territory.
• Status: Full-time, paid internship.
• Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.